The Old Wooden Bridge Before Restoration

Preserving a Digital History of the Old Wooden Bridge, Woodbridge Island

Historic views of the old wooden bridge before restoration, documenting its original structure, weathered character, and heritage significance.

Historic old wooden bridge before restoration with weathered structure and natural surroundings
The Old Wooden Bridge Before Restoration, Woodbridge Island

"The Old Wooden Bridge at Woodbridge Island is quite a historic landmark! Before its restoration, it had a charming, rustic appearance that many locals and visitors found picturesque. The weathered wood and the natural surroundings gave it a unique character." (Source: Microsoft Copilot)

A few of my images of the old wooden bridge (January 2016) at Woodbridge Island before the Restoration Of The Historic Wooden Bridge At Woodbridge Island, Milnerton restoration project that will not start anytime soon. 

All wooden bridge Woodbridge Island photos by Vernon Chalmers with Canon EOS 6D / Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Ultra-Wide lens / Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens (with the Milnerton Canoe Club, Milnerton Lighthouse, and Table Mountain in the background).

The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset, Woodbridge Island, Milnerton

History of Milnerton and Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

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The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
The Wooden Bridge / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town
Cape Town-based Canon photography trainer, educator, and Conscious Intelligence (CI) researcher specialising in nature photography, visual perception, Canon EOS systems and AI.

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